Samoa
Winston Peters confirms NZ First's plan to support Samoan citizenship bill
NZ First leader Winston Peters has confirmed his party will support Teanau Tuiono's member's bill right through parliament, but says there's still areas to be worked out.
In pictures: Samoa Head of State's official visit to Aotearoa
Samoa's Head of State, O le Ao o le Malo, Tuimaleali'ifano Va'aleto'a Sualauvi II, is in Aotearoa for an official visit this week.
65 new cases of dengue-like illness in latest Samoa report
Patients with dengue-like illnesses have not yet had laboratory confirmation of the dengue infection. A dengue outbreak was declared in Samoa on 19 April.
Samoa's TV3 closes channel and goes online only
In a first of its kind in Samoa, Apia Broadcasting channel TV3 is moving its station completely online because it can no longer afford to broadcast traditionally.
61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from Samoa
In its latest surveillance report, the country's health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high.
Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
Samoans yet to be included in Aussie visa
Samoans are not yet eligible to apply for Australia's new visa category that allows skilled workers and their families to apply for permanent residence.
Pacific families to get disaster support
The two-year initiative is set to support 12,000 people in disaster-prone communities in Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa.